Author: Jared Husmann

  • Commercial Real Estate Trends: The Impact of Inflation for Investors

    Commercial Real Estate Trends: The Impact of Inflation for Investors

    The prices of goods and services in America change constantly. While some brands raise their prices, others offer discounts to try to keep up with the economy. For many years now prices have been rising, which causes inflation. In times of inflation, the value of the dollar decreases meaning the…

  • Why Hire a Specialist: The Road to Commercial Real Estate Success

    Why Hire a Specialist: The Road to Commercial Real Estate Success

    Learn why you should hire a multifamily specialist and how our Des Moines multifamily real estate brokers can help you.

  • What is a K-shape Recession? How Will it Impact Commercial Real Estate

    What is a K-shape Recession? How Will it Impact Commercial Real Estate

    The economy was shaken by the global pandemic and many people have had to adjust their professional lives drastically. Entire industries were affected and many are still experiencing the impacts of the recession brought on by COVID-19. While some things are starting to look up, we expect a number of…

  • Factors Impacting the Des Moines Housing Market & Rental Environment

    Factors Impacting the Des Moines Housing Market & Rental Environment

    Des Moines housing and rental market trends have evolved over the years and there are many factors contributing to these changes. Along with lifestyle and generational shifts, our world is still facing a global pandemic. This life-changing event has impacted the economy, how we live our lives and various industries…

  • How Technology is Changing Commercial Real Estate

    How Technology is Changing Commercial Real Estate

    Technology is always evolving. Innovation has impacts that ripple across all industries, and commercial real estate is no exception. New and emerging technology is leading to changes in the commercial real estate industry. From virtual reality to smart building solutions, join us in exploring some of the hottest commercial real…

  • 2020 Commercial Real Estate Trends

    2020 Commercial Real Estate Trends

    Many things about 2020 were unprecedented and shrouded in uncertainty, and the commercial real estate market was no exception. Throughout the year, there have been concerns from both renters and property owners as we all navigated this unpredictable territory. As we look forward to the coming year and the predictions…

  • Return on Investment vs Return on Equity

    Return on Investment vs Return on Equity

    Which is More Important: Return on Investment or Return on Equity? There are many ways to calculate the value of a real estate investment: return on investment, cash-on-cash, internal rate of return and more. Individuals should study a variety of different financial ratios before investing in rental property. One calculation,…

  • 7 Unique Apartment Services and Amenities That Will Attract New Tenants

    7 Unique Apartment Services and Amenities That Will Attract New Tenants

    If you own a multifamily property, it’s important to invest in regular maintenance and updates. Potential tenants look for clean units with modern appliances and fixtures. If you want your properties to stand out from the crowd, offer unique apartment services and amenities tenants won’t find anywhere else. Adding one…

  • Multifamily Niches

    Multifamily Niches

    How to Pick a Niche in Commercial Real Estate One 2019 housing survey found 80% of respondents reporting that renting was a better fit for their current lifestyle when compared to buying a home. As more and more individuals choose to continue renting, renter demographics are also shifting. In fact,…